LSU shuts out Southern, 8-0

11:53 PM,
Mar. 12, 2014

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Third-ranked LSU extended its winning streak to seven games Wednesday night with an 8-0 win over Southern University at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

The Tigers (16-2) now set their sights on No. 4 Vanderbilt (16-2) to open Southeastern Conference play. The series begins Friday at 6:30 CT at Charles Hawkins Field. Aaron Nola (4-0) takes the mound for LSU in a highly-anticipated pitching duel against Tyler Beede (4-0) of Vanderbilt.

Game 2 is set for 2:15 p.m. CT Saturday, and Game 3 begins at 1 p.m. CT Sunday. ...